Japan economy
Tokyo inflation slowdown unlikely to derail Bank of Japan rate hike
The city CPI is considered a leading indicator for nationwide price trends
Bank of Japan’s rate hike timing secondary to economy’s readiness: ex-BOJ Deputy Governor Wakatabe
[TOKYO] Former Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Masazumi Wakatabe said on Thursday that the timing of a potential interest rate hike is less important than whether the economy can withstand tighter monet...
Japan’s Takaichi unveils 3 trillion yen extra Budget, reassures on bond issuance
This marks a reversal from Takaichi’s previous remarks ruling out the need for extra spending
Bank of Japan chief says he agreed to maintain dialogue with PM, no talk of June rate hike
[TOKYO] Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Friday he had agreed to communicate closely with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on monetary policy, but added the two did not discuss the possibility o...
Japan’s core inflation hits 4-year low, rebound eyed on energy shock
The war has complicated the BOJ’s rate-hike plan by adding to inflationary pressure
Japan’s economy grows at solid pace in Q1, but Iran war set to upend momentum
On a quarter-to-quarter basis, the economy grows 0.5%
Japan service sector growth slows to 11-month low in April: PMI
Input costs rise at the sharpest rate in 12 months, with firms citing fuel, raw materials and staffing
Japan real wages climb for third month in March, backing case for BOJ rate hike
The inflation-adjusted pace of wages, a key measure of household purchasing power, ease from a revised 2% gain in February
Yen jumps sharply as Japan warns it is ready to intervene again
Tokyo’s ramped-up rhetoric comes as the yen stays under pressure from wide US-Japan interest rate gaps
Japan’s factory activity growth hits 4-year high on stockpiling, PMI shows
[TOKYO] Japan’s manufacturing activity grew at its strongest pace in over four years in April, as companies ramped up production and stockpiled goods amid supply chain disruptions caused by the Middle...
